Welcome to Campus Event: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Graduate Studies New Student Orientation for Summer and Fall 2024 is being held online in Canvas, the learning management system used at Case Western Reserve University.
Grad Orientation is divided into asynchronous modules, which you can access anytime from anywhere with an internet connection. You may start and stop the modules at any point and continue where you stopped at any time. The modules include videos, slides, written content, and links designed to help prepare you as a graduate student at CWRU.
The Graduate Studies Orientation Modules are open now. You can enroll in the orientation course using your CWRU Network ID and passphrase to log in. Familiarize yourself with the technology resources listed below that you may need to successfully complete the modules.
Welcome to Campus (in-person)
Tuesday, August 20, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Tinkham Veale University Center
Pick up your student ID card and RTA sticker, get a CWRU t-shirt, attend information sessions, and meet the Grad Studies staff and other students.
Check-in begins at 8:30 AM
- ID Card Pick-Up for New Grad Studies Students (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
- RTA Sticker Pick-Up for New Grad Studies Students (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Free CWRU T-Shirts for New Grad Studies Students (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Lunch, Morning & Afternoon Snacks and Drinks
- Welcome from Graduate Studies (9:00 - 9:30 AM)
- Bystander Training Interactive Session (9:30 - 10:25 AM)
- CWRU Public Safety Session (10:30 - 11:00 AM)
- University Technology [U]Tech Session (11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
- Building Your Support Network Lunch (12:00 - 1:00 PM)
- Title IX Session (1:25- 1:55 PM) (MANDATORY SESSION)
- please note: you must attend one of these sessions, more will be offered after 8/20.
- Diversity 360 Interactive Session (2:00 - 3:55 PM)
- International Student Visa Session (4:00 - 4:55 PM) (MANDATORY SESSION)
- please note: international students must attend one visa session (additional sessions are listed below).
Register to Attend: https://cglink.me/2cS/r2257525
Directions & Parking: https://case.edu/universitycenter/about/directions
Welcome from Graduate Studies (online session)
Friday, August 23, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Meet the Graduate Studies staff and get your new student questions answered.
Register to Attend: https://cglink.me/2cS/r2257299
International Student Sessions (Mandatory)
International students must attend one visa session:
- International Student VISA/OISRE Session for Graduate Students #1, Thu, Aug 15, 2024, 4 PM – 5 PM
- International Student VISA/OISRE Session for Graduate Students #2, Tue, Aug 20, 2024, 4 PM – 5 PM
- International Student VISA/OISRE Session for Graduate Students #3, Tue, Aug 27, 2024, 10 AM – 11 AM
ID Cards & RTA Stickers
If you will be on campus, you will need a student ID Card. You may submit your photo online or have your photo taken and get your ID card** at Access Services located in the Tinkham Veale University Center.
After receiving your ID card, you can pick up your RTA sticker at the Welcome to Campus event or from the Grad Studies office: Tomlinson Hall, room 203, Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm beginning on Wednesday, August 21.
**Please have a photo-ID ready to show (driver’s license, state ID card, passport/visa) in order to pick up your new student ID.
Technology Resources for Accessing Orientation Materials
The Single Sign-On (SSO) service allows you to enter your CWRU network ID and passphrase to access multiple resources within the Case Western Reserve University. (Your assigned network ID is your initials and several numbers, for example: abc123)
CampusGroups is CWRU’s community engagement platform. Make sure you are set-up to receive email notifications from CampusGroups so you don’t miss important information.
Zoom Video Conferencing: online video conferencing available at CWRU. Experience cloud video conferencing, online meetings, group messaging and a virtual conference room solution in one. It works on an easy-to-use platform across Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS, Android, Blackberry, Zoom Rooms and H.323/SIP room systems.
Off-Campus Virtual Private Network (VPN): use the VPN when connected to a public network, such as a coffeehouse’s Wi-Fi, to secure and encrypt your communications. VPN is required when accessing certain university resources, such as library resources and databases from off-campus locations. Download the software
**If you are having trouble connecting to university resources online, we recommend that you use VPN. This may be especially important for students currently living in other countries.**
[U]Tech (University Technology): browse for do-it-yourself training resources at help.case.edu. Click "Live Chat" to instant message with a [U]Tech technician. View the self-help videos and more.
[U]Tech Service Desk: call 216.368.HELP (4357) or email help@case.edu for immediate technical assistance any time - day or night.
We look forward to the start of the semester and seeing you on-campus or online!
Please reach out to us if you have questions.
Spring 2024 students can still access the Graduate Orientation Canvas course at this link.
Summer and Fall 2023 students can still access the Graduate Orientation Canvas course at this link.
Spring 2023 students can still access the Graduate Orientation Canvas course at this link.
Summer and Fall 2022 students can still access the Graduate Orientation Canvas course at this link.